Head of Risk - Financial Services - First Line

The Role:

This is a genuine opportunity to re-shape the strategy of the Line 1 Risk Partnership model for a Financial Service institution. This is a senior leadership role that will inherent a small team, and requires a capable risk professional to operate at both a strategic and tactical level. 

Broad responsibilities include:

• Provide direction and oversight to the Risk Management Framework in the first line of defence, to ensure best practice.
• Be a true partner to the business divisions, identify their risks and the control measures required by each.
• Introduce and design the testing cycles for controls for each of the business divisions.
• Establish a clear rhythm of engagement with the business, including a strong alignment and delegation between the Line 1 and Line 2 risk functions.
• Support the centralisation of the first line risk function and lead the transformation when required.
• Provide risk advance to the executive leadership team and relevant committees. 
• Provide leadership, guidance and coaching to the Line 1 risk team.

Key attributes: 

• Extensive experience in developing strong risk management frameworks and strategies whilst creating and maintaining strong partnerships and engagement with executives and senior management to drive results throughout the business.
• Well-developed understanding of business risk, mitigation, and assurance strategies.
• Experienced in constructively challenging business stakeholders and calling out 'blind spots' in controls in a respectful manner.
• A strong leader with courageous authenticity, who operates with resilience and integrity.
• Comfortable managing conflicts and challenges as they arise, whilst building out the business partnership model.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, with equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through extensive practical experience.
• Financial Services experience and knowledge are highly advantageous. 

For further information on this role or to confidentially apply, please contact Eugena Gong on 02 8227 9200 or apply directly via the Apply for this job button. Only WORD FORMAT CVs will be accepted.